I wanted to let you all know that we are doing fine for now. Just so you can see how close we came to being evacuated, the pink area on the diagram above is the mandatory evacuation area. The yellow area is the standby-to-be-evacuated area. That tiny blue dot in the center is where my house is.
The fire is now at over 7000 acres, but has been 10% contained. The temperatures will be a bit lower today, and the humidity a bit higher, which are both better for firefighting. Many additional bulldozers have been brought in to establish fire breaks, and loads of firefighting units from other communities have turned up.
We are not out of danger just yet, but things are looking better.
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Nice that you are not having to evacuate. I have been evacuated twice, once for 11 days and then 7 days and it is very unsettling. In 2024 we were at be ready status for about two weeks, but did not have to evacuate. Hard to pick and choose what to take with you – quilts are high priority. My prayers are with all the firefighters who risk their lives to keep all of us safe. Take care.
Oh, I’m glad to hear that! We will still send up prayers, and I echo what Arrowhead Gramma says that our prayers are also with the firefighters. Hope it is well in hand and you can relax soon.
Thank you for keeping us updated. How grateful we are for all those who work to keeps us safe…which also includes all those family and friends who offer us safe places and support in scary times.
That is much better news than last night’s scary possible evacuation in the dark possibility. There are so many fires that firefighting brews and equipment are having to come from all areas. Sending prayers and positive thoughts your way.
Nicole,
I am glad you are not in danger right now. I pray that the firefighters get a handle on containment and you and everyone else stay safe. Of course, always having your most important things ready to go is important but there is one thing I would tell everyone to do even if they think they will never be in a fire situation. Take pictures of everything in your house and I mean everything including your junk drawers. The insurance companies will make it miserable for you to remember everything you had and will fight you every step of the way. Everyone should also make sure their insurance policy has “replacement value” as they will give you so much less to rebuild per square foot than what it actually takes. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for the update. We will continue to pray for all involved.
Good news
I am so glad to hear this! Even though we are clear across the country in Virginia, please know that we all are very concerned for you and your family near the fires. Sending prayers for safety for everyone. xo
Thinking of you. Prayers. Good advice from Carole = pictures pictures.